He founded Sing Live in 1998 in England, where there are now thousands of members in several chapters, and started an Orlando branch five years ago. A classically trained pianist, he served as the group's conductor and musical director. Singers pay to receive three months of training, then take part in large-scale concerts complete with elaborate costumes, lighting and staging.

Sing Live groups have performed at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre and Disney events locally and at international venues including St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican and Royal Albert Hall in London.

Morris described the concept as "ordinary people doing extraordinary things in exciting places." More than 500 people have participated in the local chapter.

India Redman, Morris' fiancée, described him as a charismatic visionary.

"He never met a stranger," she said. "He was what everybody would want in a best friend."